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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 650.58 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 650.58 and 159.78 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 650.58 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/650.58 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 650.58 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 103,949.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,949.67/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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